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Job Summary

• The Risk Management Specialist is responsible for investigating potential liability claims, identifying high-risk trends, educating staff on risk mitigation strategies, and collaborating with internal teams to improve patient safety and reduce professional liability exposure
• This role serves as the first point of contact for facility-level risk issues and supports process improvement across the organization

Essential Functions

• Independently assesses and supports risk management needs across assigned facilities including community hospitals, specialty hospitals, and post-acute assets
• Develops and delivers risk management education and training to facility and regional staff
• Facilitates monthly meetings with regional clinical teams to review trends, adverse events, claim activity, and regulatory outcomes
• Coordinates with Legal, Compliance, Clinical Operations, and Claims teams to address and mitigate identified risks
• Conducts on-site investigations into adverse events with high claim potential under the direction of legal counsel
• Acts as first responder to facility leaders and regional teams regarding risk-related questions
• Directs facility response plans for potential or actual risk events and reports to the liability claims team
• Maintains detailed logs of interventions and educational sessions in a secure and confidential database
• Intervenes with patients, residents, and families to address and resolve concerns, aiming to reduce liability exposure and avoid formal claims

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Strong background in clinical care or healthcare operations, preferably in long-term or acute care
• Excellent investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of healthcare regulations and risk management best practices
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation abilities
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to manage sensitive or conflict-prone situations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and risk management software systems

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field required
• Nursing degree preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• RN or Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) preferred but not required

Experience 

• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in nursing, clinical operations, risk management, or liability claims